Weather in February in Alberta
Planning a journey to Alberta this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Alberta in February?
Alberta is a region in Canada. In February, Alberta experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. In February, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Cape Hooper at -23°C to cold in Lethbridge at 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C in Lethbridge and -28°C in Cape Hooper. In numerous regions in Canada, February is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Oyen with an average of 14 mm to high snowfall in Fogo Island with 107 mm.Average sunshine
Calgary enjoys a balanced 144 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at February's conditions in Alberta, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Alberta's yearly weather, check out our Alberta climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Alberta?
Calgary
In February Calgary generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Edmonton
In February Edmonton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jasper
In February Jasper generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Canmore
In February Canmore generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Banff
In February Banff generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alberta, in Canada.
Is February the best time to visit Alberta?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Alberta due to the typically poor weather in Calgary.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Calgary. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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